Philanthropy

At Northrop Grumman, we strive to be a community partner of choice. Through dynamic partnerships, Northrop Grumman’s philanthropy programs help to address the challenges facing our nation and our local communities and strive to meet the diverse needs of the people of those communities.

To make the most effective use of our resources and expertise, we have identified priority issues and key initiatives for investment in local communities through the Northrop Grumman Corporate Contributions program. Our main focus is science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and we partner with local organizations that provide unique programming to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and technicians. We also provide support to programs that support our troops and veterans, health and human services and the environment. During times of national disaster, Northrop Grumman often provides funding to organizations that are responding to local needs.

Aid to Higher Education grants enhance STEM programs and contribute to activities that support our relationships with college and university partners. These grants provide funding for scholarships, student organizations and STEM programs and projects.

We provide an opportunity for our employees to support their communities and the issues they care about through the Employees Charity Organization of Northrop Grumman (ECHO). To manage your contributions or become a member of ECHO, eligible employees can join now and start weekly contributions. For our community partners who seek our support through community-level grants, click here to start your grant application.

Northrop Grumman, the Northrop Grumman Foundation and ECHO utilize an online grant application system. Simply click on the links in the above program descriptions to find out more about the programs and to start the application process.

Photo Caption: During the 2015 Diversity & Inclusion Conference, representatives from Volunteers from America received a $15,000 check from Northrop Grumman to fund efforts at the Baileys Crossroads Community Shelter in Virginia.

Northrop Grumman’s philanthropic initiatives focus on building meaningful partnerships that transform our communities. Working with our dynamic partners, we strive to support the diverse needs of the communities where we live and work through giving from the company, the Northrop Grumman Foundation and employees. Our core areas of support include education, military and veterans, health and human services, and environmental stewardship.

Company Giving

Our corporate contributions support public schools and 501(c )(3) non-profits within our areas of focus that align with our strategic priorities which include education, employee engagement, reputation enhancement and community strengthening.

Funding programs and partnerships supporting K-12 science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education is a top priority. Our support focuses on engineering and technology-based programs that excite, engage and educate K-12 school students and serve as professional development resources for their teachers, with an emphasis on middle school.

Serving those who serve is also a key area of our company giving. We assist military, veterans and their families through initiatives dedicated to supporting work force transition, homelessness eradication, appreciation, and those who are wounded, ill or injured.

The environmental stewardship initiatives we support address greenhouse gas reduction, waste reduction, water conservation as well as the development of renewable energy sources.

Giving in Support of Volunteerism

Employees are a key component of our company’s Corporate Citizenship initiatives. Whether tutoring students in math, preparing care packages for our service members or cleaning up our waterways, the passions of our employees help transform our communities.

We encourage employees to support the local community through volunteerism and we reward their efforts with Community Service Grants to the organization for which they volunteer. Eligible employees must volunteer 40+ hours a year with a school or a 501(c)(3) non-profit throughout the yearly grant cycle.

In addition, Northrop Grumman offers the Excellence in Volunteerism Awards. This volunteer recognition program honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment through consistent volunteerism. Eligible organizations are encouraged to nominate a Northrop Grumman employee or team of employees for an Excellence in Volunteerism Award. Nominations are reviewed by an independent partner and 10 organizations are selected each year to receive a $5,000 grant on behalf of the employee or team.

Through ECHO, employees have the ability to make turnkey payroll contributions to qualifying charities and schools of their choice. In addition, ECHO accepts grant requests from organizations within participating communities and provides grants to selected organizations through employee funded Community Outreach Funds.

The Northrop Grumman Foundation is dedicated to increasing STEM educational opportunities for students so they can fill future workforce needs for talented and diverse professionals. Our partnerships focus on engineering and technology-based initiatives that excite, engage and educate students, with an emphasis on middle school and university level programs. Additionally, we support our employee’s contributions to qualified educational institutions through the Northrop Grumman Foundation Matching Gifts for Education program.

Photo Caption: During the Diversity & Inclusion Conference, representatives from Volunteers of America received a $15,000 check from Northrop Grumman to fund efforts at their local homeless shelter.